Kool Tools: mimoLive

Boinx Software’s mimoLive is a multi-in, multi-out live video engine that’s complete overhaul of the popular BoinxTV live video production system. It includes a number of new features for optimal live streaming across multiple platforms.

mimoLive minimizes hassle and adds to the fun of live broadcasting by cutting down on production time. Easy to learn, mimoLive is the designed to be an on-the-go TV studio platform for everyone from the novice, such as schoolchildren producing their own weather channel to learn about weather systems, to the enthusiast podcaster, to the professional, who can integrate mimoLive’s graphic power and versatility into an existing SDI broadcast workflow. For example to augment the Blackmagic Design ATEM family of switchers.

mimoLive’s new key features include:

° Live Streaming: Broadcast live video from sporting events, breaking newscasts, conferences, concerts, video games and more to YouTube, Facebook, Twitch or any other RTMP-based streaming service, without the need for any additional hardware. Simply set up your streaming service credentials, and start streaming.

° Direct Manipulation in Layers: An upgrade to the popular layers feature in BoinxTV, users can now instantly and easily adjust all visual elements including graphics information and lower thirds within the recording, thanks to direct manipulation.

° 64-bit Architecture: Boinx rebuilt many parts of mimoLive from scratch to make it more powerful and, at the same time, more stable. Taking advantage of the modern 64-bit hardware power, users can now add more video and graphics assets than ever before without the risk of running out of memory.

° Frosted Glass Effects: Create great looking lower thirds and graphics with frosted glass effects. Thanks to a vast set of layers and visuals, any mimoLive broadcast will look ready for primetime, as if the pros at today’s major broadcasting companies had done it themselves.

° New Interface, New Features: A landmark release, mimoLive has a brand new look and feel. Giving it a more professional look allowed Boinx to increase the usability of mimoLive, making it even more intuitive and convenient to use, so that everyone can enjoy it.

mimoLive requires Mac OS X 10.1. It’s available via the Boinx website (www.boinx.com) and authorized resellers with pricing starting at $19 per month. Users who upgrade from BoinxTV will receive 30% off their purchase.